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A podcast about resilience in the face of compassion fatigue and burnout.

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So… It’s 2026!

The RAFT Team takes time to celebrate the past year’s accomplishments & set intentional boundaries for the current year of growth in advocacy. Episode Time Codes 00:00 | The RAFT Podcast Intro 00:47 | Welcome & Episode Overview 04:00 | RAFT 2025 Achievements 05:45 | Team Discussion begins with Achievement: What boundaries are you setting to celebrate achievements this year? How do you protect…

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The Power of Presence

In this episode, Maegan and Joy discuss the power of presence, a topic that came along a couple years ago, when Maegan wrote a blog in haste and it just kind of blew up. So spend the next 40 minutes exploring how to be present in someone’s emotional journey rather than rushing to fix their problem. They’ll talk about how you can foster deeper connections, healing, and support by actively…

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What it Means to Be an Advocate and Survivor

In this powerful episode of the RAFT Podcast, we bring together survivor-advocates from across the movement for an open and honest conversation about what it means to hold both identities—survivor and advocate. Join Nicole Crespi and Joy Ingram, RAFT Workshop Facilitators, along with guest Jaime Cypher from the Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect (PCAR), as they share stories of resilience,…

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When Empathy Turns Inward: A Conversation on Self-Compassion

Join the RAFT Team in a conversation about self-empathy and self-compassion. Jeremie, Nicole, and Joy discuss the three main components of self-compassion, the challenges of focusing on yourself, how socialization affects our views on self-compassion, and how they each practice self-compassion. Episode Time Codes 00:00 Intro 00:45 Jeremie gives definitions of self-empathy and self-compassion 01:55…

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“Raising Strong Daughters” with Ajmal Qureshi, Indrani Goradia, and Jeremie Miller

In this heartfelt episode, our founder, Indrani Goradia speaks to Ajmal Qureshi, a former diplomat and proud father about raising strong daughters, the power of education and what it means to build a lasting legacy—rooted in love, equity, and intentional parenting. Episode Time Codes 00:00 Intro 01:05 Ajmal Qureshi introduces himself 03:05 Indrani shares why Ajmal and his daughter’s story…

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“Ditch the Ditty” with Lindsey Godwin, Molly McGuigan, and Miriam Novotny

In today’s episode, Jeremie Miller is talking with the authors of Ditch the Ditty: Doing What Matters Instead of Doing it All about their work and how it applies to the work of advocates. Episode Time Codes 01:28 Introductions 04:26 Can you share the story that lead to the concept of ditties and the importance of ditching them? 08:22 “Ditch the Ditty” focuses on the unique dynamics women face, can…

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Using PERMA in Our Work and Lives

In today’s episode, the RAFT team is talking about PERMA, a simple, but powerful, way to think about well-being and resilience. It comes from Dr. Martin Seligman, a leader in positive psychology, and it’s all about five key elements: Positive emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment. During the conversation, the RAFT team unpacks what PERMA looks like in our work and lives,…

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Healing through Spirituality and Writing with Emily Bernath

In this episode, the RAFT team is joined by survivor, author, and advocate Emily Bernath. She shares her survivor story, how she healed through spirituality, and how that led to her book series, Broken Lenses. Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions about sexual violence and assault, including personal survivor experiences. We encourage you to prioritize your well-being while listening.…

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Human-Centered Workplaces

Join Jeremie, Nicole, and Joy as they focus their conversation around human-centered workspaces, specifically what a workspace that is human-centered looks like, and how it’s done at RAFT. Episode Time Codes 00:00 Intro 01:05 RAFT’s mission statement 01:50 What is a ‘Human-Centered Workspace?’ 06:01 The 4 principles of Human-Centered design 13:10 Designing A Human-Centered Workplace: 13:35…

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RAFT’s Core Values

Join Joy, Sophie, Mariam, Jeremie, and Nicole on the RAFT Team as they discuss the RAFT core values—1) Fail, Learn, Grow; 2) Support; and 3) Transparency—and how those values impact their mission and teamwork. Episode Time Codes 00:00 – Intro 00:40 – RAFT’s 3 core values 01:05 – Value #1 – Fail, Learn, Grow 01:35 – Joy’s take 03:00 – Sophie’s take 03:45 – Mariam’s take 04:20 – Jeremie’s take 06:53…

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